A&P BIOS 251 Questions & Answers 100% Verified Solution
What is the axial Skeleton consisting of - Correct Answer-Skull/Associated bones, Thoracic Cage,
vertebral column. Includes ear bones.
What does the Axial Skeleton form - Correct Answer-Longitudinal axis of body
Axial Skeleton forms a framework to support and protect organ systems in what - Correct Answer-Dorsal
and ventral body cavities (also called Thorax). Within this cavity are the pleural cavity and peridcardial
cavities.
What bones are unpaired in the cranium - Correct Answer-Occipital, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid
What bones are paired in the cranium - Correct Answer-Parietal & temporal bones
What are the air filled chambers that are part of the nasal cavity - Correct Answer-Paranasal sinuses
What structures of the cranium is open allowing for growth at birth and close as the baby ages - Correct
Answer-Fontanels. Largest is anterior fontanel in front, occipital fontanel in back, and mastoid fontanel
on side
How many vertebras do we have - Correct Answer-7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar
What is order of vertebras - Correct Answer-Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral coccyx
What are the top two (c1/c2) vertebras called (in order) - Correct Answer-Atlas, axis (no vertebral discs)
What is largest hole in skull - Correct Answer-Foramen magnum